Kathakali Traditional Dance - Kathakali,
the oldest and classical dance in Kerala, presents a spectacular combination
of literature, drama, Kathakali Traditional Dance, music and ritual. Characters with painted faces
and heavy costumes perform the dance which involves immense concentration,
physical stamina, facial expressions, bodily movements and perfect control
over the facial expressions. Literally Kathakali means "Story-Play".
Its themes are religious in nature dealing with the Mahabharata, the
Ramayana and the ancient scriptures known as the Puranas. The performance is
text based in Sanskritised Malayalam Kathakali Traditional Dance. The most attracting aspect of
Kathakali is the its large, elaborate make up and costumes.
Kathakali Classical Dance of Kerala - A Kathakali performance is a major social event that starts at dusk and go
throughout the night. It is generally performed only by men and female
characters are played by men in women costume. Recently women began to
perform Kathakali Dance Drama.
Costume
The most distinctive characteristic of Kathakali Classical Dance of Kerala is the costume which is
very elaborate, large and heavy. More appropriately it is mask than rather
make up. The costumes vary according to the nature of characters. The major
kinds of costume are Sathwika (the hero), Kathi (the villain), Minukku
(females), and Thatti. These costume are further subdivided which Keralite
audiences are well aware.
Music
Music in Kathakali Classical Dance of Kerala is used which is similar to Carnatic music but there are
different instruments used. Chenda idakka shuddha and madalam are
instruments which creates local flavor of music.
Today, Kathakali has transcended the regional boundary and has been
acclaimed world wide. It may also be seen in theaters.
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